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Birth Place: Japan

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Chrisy Kakurai was born in Japan is dancer, actor, model and choreographer . She has been dancing since 3 years old. ? She entered to the Princesse Grace classic ballet Academy on a scholarship where she took the top prize, and performed at the Opera House in Monaco. ? Chrisy spend 4 years as a member of the TOHO Entertainment Company. She played Petal in ?The Diamond Horseshoe Revue? which was a spin-off of the popular Golden Horseshoe Revue (listed in the Guinness Book of World Records) in Disneyland. She did a dance-captain and participated in about 2300 performances with the company. Since moving to New York City in 2014, Chrisy have played at OFF-Broardway 'A Christmas Carol ''(Caroler), 'Cinderella' ,'Sleepy Hollow' ,'Angels at work'. And also play 'Wild party -Andrew Lippa' (Jackie) ,'Thoroughly Modern Millie' (Tappist ,Pearl girl) and 'Annie' (Boylan sisters, Ceccil). She has performed numerous dance performances in Jazz Roots Dance Company including, staring Shirley MacLaine, ?30th Anniversary PEARL JUBILEE? at New York City Center, ?LUIGI?A Benefit-Tribute Concert Staring MS.MELBA MOORE? at Simphony Hall. She choreographed ?OMOTENASHI? at Carnegie hall and ?New York Got talent 2016? at off-Broadway (got the 2nd prize). She was picked to be the main character IA of dance Vocaloid in ?Comicon New York 2014?, Her dancing was featured in NY and Japanese anime media magazines. She created a performance show with the choreography and dancing coach workshop of the World Voice Ensemble Inc. in NY. And created show with company "Jesus Christ Superstar" ??

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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; TITANIQUE & More Lead

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look At THE LITTLE MERMAID The Musical Off-Broadway At The Players Theatre

First look photos!Things are going swimmingly for theatre goers in NYC’s Greenwich village, as Literally Alive Family Theatre “The Little Mermaid the Musical” opens its enchanting Off-Broadway run at the Players Theatre.
Photo Flash: Literally Alive Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With ALICE IN WONDERLAND

As any parent will tell you, viewing life through the eyes of a twelve year-old girl can be quite a trip and Lewis Carroll made it a trip down a rabbit hole in his beloved classic Alice in Wonderland.  Wishing to honor Carroll's unique insight into this curious world, creators Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell have created a musical that will capture the imaginations of every child ages 1 to 101.  The musical premiered in NYC in 2012 and Literally Alive Family Theatre is reviving the production as a special tribute for their 20th Anniversary Off-Broadway.
Photo Flash: SLEEPY HOLLOW Awakens The West Village

As long autumn shadows cast their spell across Greenwich Village, the days grow shorter and the nights grow restless and long, enticing the Headless Horseman to realize his lonely, faithful quest.  Sleepy Hollow, an original musical by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell, which began previews on September 28th at The Players Theatre in New York City's Greenwich Village, reveals a haunting deeper than the woods of the hollow. Its shadows are cast from the darkness of the human soul.
Comedy Burlesque Returns to NYC In ONCE UPON A PARODY

Comedy Burlesque is a musical satire troupe based in NYC's West Village seeking to surprise and entertain through original parodies, both political and fantastical.
Photo Flash: First Look At CINDERELLA The Musical At The Players Theatre

Now playing at the Players Theatre, "Cinderella" is a light-hearted, touching adaptation of the well-known fairy tale.  The show features book and lyrics by Brenda Bell and original music by Michael Sgouros, played by two live percussionists and a trumpet player, creating a delightful mixture of good-hearted humor and tender remembrances.  This Cinderella doesn't wait around for her dreams to come true - she makes them happen.  Of course, she is inspired by a little magic along the way.
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Celebrates Ninth Year Off-Broadway

The Players Theatre continues their annual holiday tradition of presenting A Christmas Carol the Musical for the ninth year. The production is a warm and uplifting adaptation of the classic Dickens tale that celebrates the essence of holiday spirit. With original music by Michael Sgouros, played by a live percussion trio, the show is wrapped in the warmth of joy, suspense and a sprinkling of tender-hearted redemption.
Gallery Players Opens 51st Season with ANNIE Tonight in Brooklyn

Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie. It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other. This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since.
ANNIE Opens at Gallery Players Next Week

Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie.  It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other.  This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since. 
Gallery Players to Open 51st Season with ANNIE in Brooklyn

Gallery Players charges into its 51st season with their first show, the beloved and uplifting Annie.  It tells the story of a plucky and lovable orphan girl, a millionaire, and how they find their forever family with each other.  This year marks the 40th year anniversary of the original Broadway production. The show has been a family favorite ever since. 
Photo Flash: OMOTENASHI JOURNEY Takes Part in Mensa Third Thursday Lecture Series

'OMOTENASHI Journey,' the new musical project written and directed by Noriko Sunamoto (Japanese Production of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Wicked,' 'Mamma Mia!,' Off-Broadway's 'The Jackie Mason Musical') collaborated with an intellectual lecture event hosted by the New York Greater Mensa last night, on July 21st. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!
OMOTENASHI JOURNEY to Collaborate with The Mensa Third Today Lecture Series

'OMOTENASHI Journey,' the new musical project written and directed by Noriko Sunamoto (Japanese Production of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Wicked,' 'Mamma Mia!,' Off-Broadway's 'The Jackie Mason Musical') is planning to collaborate with an intellectual lecture event hosted by the New Greater Mensa on July 21st, 8-10pm.
OMOTENASHI JOURNEY to Collaborate with The Mensa Third Thursday Lecture Series

'OMOTENASHI Journey,' the new musical project written and directed by Noriko Sunamoto (Japanese Production of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Wicked,' 'Mamma Mia!,' Off-Broadway's 'The Jackie Mason Musical') is planning to collaborate with an intellectual lecture event hosted by the New Greater Mensa on July 21st, 8-10pm.
OMOTENASHI JOURNEY Wins 2nd Prize at New York's Got Talent Finals

A brand new musical-in-progress that has made waves across multiple Japanese newspapers, 'OMOTENASHI Journey' won the 2nd prize at New York's Got Talent Finals at Off-Broadway The Elektra Theater last night on Tuesday, on April 26th.
Omotenashi Journey Performs at New York's Got Talent Finals Tonight

'OMOTENASHI Journey' is a brand new musical-in-progress, presenting featured songs at the New York's Got Talent competition at The Elektra Theater tonight on Tuesday, April 26th.

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